Agritourism in Focus (large file, 3MB)
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Agri-Tourism
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Are Your Farm Business Management Skills Ready for the 21st Century? Self-Assessment Checklists to Help You Tell
ID-244
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Capital Investment Analysis and Project Assessment
EC-731
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Checking Your Farm Business Management Skills
ID-237
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The Competitive Environment: New Realities
EC-717
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Defining Your Business Through Goals and Objectives
EC-727
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Developing Effective Job Descriptions for Small Businesses and Farms
EC-728
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Developing Vision and Mission Statements
EC-720
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The Elements of a Business Plan: First Steps for New Entrepreneurs
EC-735
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Estimating Breakeven Sales for Your Small Business
EC-725
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Farmers as Plant Managers & General Managers: Which Hat Do You Wear?
ID-236
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Fatal Business Planning Assumptions
EC-734
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Food Safety Regulations for Farmers¹ Markets
EC-740
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General Licensing, Regulatory, and Tax Requirements for Indiana Businesses
EC-733
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How to Find and Use Demographic Information from the U.S. Census Bureau Web Site
CES-360-W
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How to Use Goals to Achieve Business Success: First Steps for New Entrepreneurs
EC-726
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Indiana Resource Guide for Agritourism (large file, 6MB)
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Industry Analysis: The Five Forces
EC-722
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Intellectual Property: Obtaining Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
EC-723
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The Internal Analysis of Your Farm Business: What Is Your Farm's Competitive Advantage?
EC-721
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Key Financial Performance Measures for Farm General Managers
ID-243-W
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Licensing, Regulatory, and Tax Requirements for Indiana Businesses: A Checklist Guide for New Businesses
EC-733
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Marketing's Four P's: First Steps for New Entrepreneurs
EC-730
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Measuring & Analyzing Farm Financial Performance
EC-712
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New Generation Cooperatives: What, Why, Where, and How
ID-315
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Opportunities in the Fresh-Cut Fruit Sector for Indiana Melon Growers
EC-732
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Planning for the Unexpected: Human Resource Risk and Contingency Planning
EC-736
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Principles for Structuring Small Businesses and Farms
EC-729
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Selecting and Managing Consultants
EC-719
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Starting a Farmers¹ Market
EC-739
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Strategic Planning: Scanning the Horizon
EC-716
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Using the WIC Program: A Guide for Farmers¹ Market Masters, Vendors, and Roadside Stands
EC-741
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Value-Added Business Ventures Through Producer Alliances
ID-318
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Writing a Successful Grant Proposal
EC-737
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Agricultural Innovation and Commercialization Center (AICC) INVenture
Web-based help in transforming business ideas into written business plans
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Center for Food and Agricultural Businesses
State-of-the-art managerial development programs for professionals in food and agricultural business
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Office of Engagement - Economic Development
Information about and links to many Purdue resources in economic development

New Ventures
Information for entrepreneurs deciding whether or not to start an agriculture- or food-related business or expand it and opportunities for educational programs and one-on-one consultation

Purdue - Kelley MS-MBA in Food & Agribusiness Management
Purdue University College of Agriculture and Indiana University 's Kelley School of Business dual-degree distance-education program
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Strategic Business Planning for Commercial Producers
Comprehensive curriculum for educators to use in teaching commercial farm managers to be highly effective business managers

Technical Assistance Program (TAP)
Consultation and help for entrepreneurs and businesses in areas including manufacturing, life sciences, and information technologies
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Indiana Farm Fresh Beef Marketing Online Course and Handbook
DE-IFFB-1
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IQ Plus Beef (Online Course) 5 Modules
DE-IQB-1
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Milking for Quality (Online Course)
DE-MQ-1
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Technical Information Service
Experts at finding business and technical information, using commercial online databases and traditional print sources available at the libraries

BioCrossroads
Partnership of leaders from private and public sectors working to attract new business opportunities, intellectual property and capital to Indiana's life sciences industry

biz.IN.gov
Links to Indiana business and new business resources, business laws, business opportunities and other resources

Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Information about and links to many resources for Indiana businesses, including seminars, reports, research, legislations, and news

The Indiana College Network
Distance education courses offered by Indiana colleges and universities both online and through a network of more than 70 learning centers

Indiana Economic Development Council
Not-for-profit corporation created by the Indiana General Assembly to serve as a think tank and consultant for the state on economic development issues

The IUPUI Solution Center
IUPUI resources to develop partnerships, create professional internships, link community and faculty, and customize programs for community clients in Central Indiana

Indiana Rural Development Council
Partnership of stakeholders from public and private sectors working to coordinate efforts of citizens and governments to meet the economic and social needs of rural Indiana

Grainsafe
On-farm quality assurance program that aids value-added grain and oilseeds producers, handlers, and processors in providing quality assured grain to end users

Ways to Grow and Beyond
Opportunity for one-on-one technical assistance for farming families and new farmers in the selection, development, and marketing of new enterprises

For Young Entrepreneurs

Indiana Council for Economic Education
A partnership of leaders from various sectors dedicated to increasing economic literacy among Indiana grade- and high-school students

Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship
Center dedicated to helping Purdue students learn about economic development through new ventures

Center for Families in Business
Initiative of the Center for Families to build a program in family entrepreneurship for Purdue students

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